Author： Smet Egbert de
Publisher： Emerald Group Publishing Ltd
ISSN： 0033-0337
Source： Program: electronic library & information systems, Vol.45, Iss.3, 2011-07, pp. : 323-332
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Abstract
Purpose ‐ The "advanced loans" module of the relatively new library software, ABCD, is an addition to the normal loans module and it offers a "generic transaction decision-making engine" funtionality. The module requires extra installation effort and parameterisation, so this article aims to explain to the many potentially interested libraries, especially from the target-group of ABCD users, why and how to use the module in comparison with the basic loans module. Design/methodology/approach ‐ After a brief history the technical concepts of the software and the required technical skills to use them are described. Findings ‐ The article concludes that for libraries with specific conditions (external user registration, high transactional volumes, multi-policy) the extra burden of installing the software might be worth the effort. Practical implications ‐ The installation and configuration of the software are briefly described and the possible gains offered by the software are highlighted. Originality/value ‐ Potential users of the ABCD software will get useful information for helping to decide whether to use the additional advanced loans module.
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